THE MAGAZINE OF WILLIAM PATERSON UNIVERSITY WINTER 2006 shining a light on the william paterson family for seventy years THE MAGAZINE OF WILLIAM PATERSON 16 UNIVERSITY CONTENTS WINTER 2006 FEATURES WDEPARTMENTS THE BEACON: SHINING A LIGHT ON THE CAMPUS FOR NEARLY SEVENTY YEARS The University’s first campus newspaper offers a unique perspective on the history of the institution. By Terry E. Ross ’80 UNIVERSITY REPORT Page 12 The latest news from William Paterson 11 Page 4 WP HAS A “SIT-DOWN” WITH JOE PISTONE/DONNIE BRASCO Former FBI Special Agent Joe Pistone ’65 talks candidly about his undercover life in the Mafia and subsequent career as an ON CAMPUS author and television/film producer and consultant. Engaging people and interesting events By Christine S. Diehl Page 8 Page 16 DEVELOPMENT NEWS SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE, UNIVERSITY STUDENTS Advancing academic excellence through philanthropy SERVE THE COMMUNITY Page 24 William Paterson students demonstrate the growing national trend of civic engagement programs and community-based learning. By Barbara E. Martin ’93, M.A. ’94 PIONEER NEWS Page 20 Athletics Highlights Page 28 PAGE SPOTLIGHT W1 Alumni News ONE Page 31 20 PARTING SHOT Archery Class Page 44 WHAT’S UP WP Calendar of upcoming events Inside Back Cover Volume 7, Number 1 Fall/Winter 2005 WPERSPECTIVE THE MAGAZINE OF WILLIAM WPATERSON UNIVERSITY Volume 7, No. 1 Winter 2006 EXECUTIVE EDITOR Stuart Goldstein, Associate Vice President Dear Friends, for Institutional Advancement MANAGING EDITORS Last March, a group of William Paterson students headed south for spring Lorraine Terraneo, Executive Director, break but, instead of the traditional relaxation at the beach, they spent the week in Marketing and Public Relations; Mechanicsville, Virginia, volunteering on a Habitat for Humanity project to build a Mary Beth Zeman, Director, Public Relations house for a family in need. ALUMNI ASSOCIATION These, and many other dedicated William Paterson students, are vibrant examples Domenick Stampone ’94, President of the Alumni of a national trend toward increased volunteerism and civic engagement by young Executive Council; Judith Linder, Executive Director of people. The devastation of lives and property caused by hurricanes Katrina and Alumni Relations; Audrey Bonaparte-Watts ’95, Assistant Director; Rodney Cauthen ’97, Alumni Associate Rita have brought out the best in many Americans who have donated time, energy, and financial resources. Examples of these volunteer efforts are heart-warming and MARKETING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS inspiring. So are the efforts of those, including our own students, who work on an Editorial: Christine Diehl, Brian Falzarano, Minne Hong ongoing basis to assist people and programs in their communities. Ho, Robert A. Manuel, Barbara E. Martin ’93, M.A. ’94, Terry E. Ross ’80, Phillip Sprayberry In a feature story in this issue of WP Magazine, we highlight the dedication Design: Nadia Esposito ’04, Bob Verbeek ’95 of a wide range of William Paterson students and the institutional commitment to incorporate civic engagement into the learning process. PUBLICATION DESIGN AGCD, Montclair, NJ - Allan Gorman, Art Director; Last year, the University began participation in the American Democracy Suzanne Giovanetti, Designer Project, a national program that works to create an understanding of and appreciation PHOTOGRAPHY for civic engagement by undergraduate students. The project is sponsored by the Bill Blanchard; Pete Byron; Rich Green; Brigitta Hanggi; American Association of State Colleges and Universities and the New York Times. Jersey Pictures, Inc.; Lee Isbell of Studio 16; “Donnie Our participation has blossomed into a civic engagement across the curriculum Brasco” © 1997 Mandalay Entertaiment, All Rights initiative highlighted by faculty development of courses with a civic engagement Reserved, Courtesy of Sony Pictures Entertainment component in all five of our colleges. WP is published by the Office of Institutional Advancement, The American Democracy Project has conducted a number of other successful Sandra Deller, Vice President. Views expressed within these initiatives on campus, including an effort to encourage students to vote in the 2004 pages do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the editors or presidential election and then, an effort to build on the success of that voting drive official policies of the University. © 2006 by The William by encouraging students to vote in the fall gubernatorial election. Paterson University of New Jersey, www.wpunj.edu The response of our students and faculty to the project, combined with the ADVERTISING AND EDITORIAL OFFICES individual efforts of so many other students, provides much optimism for the future WP, The Magazine of William Paterson University and demonstrates what can be accomplished when people care and act to have a Office of Institutional Advancement positive impact on others. William Paterson University, 300 Pompton Road Wayne, NJ 07470-2103; 973.720.2615 As always at William Paterson University, we feel an obligation to provide [email protected] students with the education and experiences that create a foundation for successful PAGE lives. Our commitment to a balance between academic and experiential learning is SEND CHANGES OF ADDRESS TO THE: W2 evident throughout the University. 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Box 913 Wayne, NJ 07404-0913 or feel free to drop us a note by e-mail at: [email protected] 2006 Legacy Honorees Joseph and Marcia Bograd • Founders, Bograd’s Fine Furniture The Pharmaceutical and Medical Technology Industry of New Jersey • Award Accepted by The Honorable Robert D. Franks, President, HealthCare Institute of New Jersey; U.S. House of Representatives, Seventh District (1993- 2001) 16th Annual The Reverend Louis J. Scurti, Ph.D. (“Father Lou”) • Director, Catholic Campus Ministry, Bishop Rodimer Catholic Campus Ministry Center, and the Legacy Award Gala Jesus Christ Prince of Peace Chapel Distinguished Alumni Award and Silent/Live Auction Edna Cadmus ’76, Ph.D., RN, CNAA • College of Science and Health • Honoring the leadership of faculty, alumni, and members of Senior Vice President of Patient Care Services, Englewood Hospital and our community and supporting the development of future Medical Center Marjorie Falck Heller ’62, Ed.D., College of Education • Superintendent of leaders—our students Schools, Little Silver, NJ Susan Lisovicz ’78, College of the Arts and Communication • Correspon- April 8, 2006 dent, CNN; Co-host, In the Money Vincent Mazzola ’73, College of Humanities and Social Sciences • Vice The Villa at Mountain Lakes, Mountain Lakes, New Jersey President, Emerging Markets, Business Development, Lucent Technologies Cocktails, Dinner, Dancing, and Silent/Live Auction Faculty Service Award Festivities begin at 7:00 p.m. • Black Tie • Invitation to Follow Marion P. Turkish, Ph.D. • Professor, Department of Elementary and Early Childhood Education, College of Education HELPING TO SHAPE THE UNIVERSITY’S FUTURE I’m just so happy with the education I received at William Paterson. I’ve always been indebted to the University for preparing me so well for a very rewarding, forty-year career as a teacher…The University has expanded so much since the time I was last there...That’s why I feel I need to support this wonderful institution of learning…I’m very much interested in furnishing scholarships, not only for students who can’t afford to go to college, but also for people who want to further their education in the field of teaching. “Like Richard Kulp, alumni and friends who make a planned gift to William Paterson will be recognized as members of the University’s newly established Hobart Society. For information on leaving a bequest to William Paterson or other planned giving opportunities, contact Joanne Nigrelli, executive director of development, at 973.720.2332 or via e-mail at [email protected]. ” —RICHARD KULP ’58 B.A. in Education The Campaign Retired elementary school teacher Founding Member of The Hobart Society for William Paterson University A FFECTING L IVES ~ SHAPING W ORLDS WHO WE ARE UNIVERSITYREPORT WHAT WE’RE DOING WHO WE ARE Pictorial History Published In Celebration of University’s 150th Anniversary The University’s 150th anniversary is commemorated in a new, 128-page pic- torial history titled William Paterson University, written by CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: SCHOOL NO. 6, Vincent N. Parrillo, 1890 PROGRAM, ASSEMBLY a William Paterson WILLIAM PATERSON professor of sociology. tographs and documents at the Paterson UNIVERSITY BY VINCENT It features more Public Library and the Passaic County